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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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